LEARNING EXCURSIONS

What can your group do during a visit to Science Station? A lot! We have field trip options to fit nearly every schedule and budget.

Museum Visit: Explore our four exhibit galleries, stocked with over 100 hands-on science exhibits. Your students will have so much fun they won’t realize they’re learning! We suggest you allow 2 hours for a Museum visit.

Educational Programs: Take learning to the next level with an educational workshop. Our programs inspire students to explore science by providing content-rich, hands-on activities. Multiple topics, including programs to complement our featured IMAX® film, are available for students aged preschool through high school. Programs are 45 minutes in length; groups larger than 25 students may require more time.

IMAX® Dome Theatre: Wow your senses and expand your mind in the McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre. Come face-to-face with chimpanzees, fly like a daredevil, or take a trip to the land down under. The 50' x 60' screen and 10,000 watt digital sound system make you feel like you’re in the center of the action. IMAX® film presentations are approximately 45 minutes in length; groups exceeding 170 people will require additional time.

Packages including any combination of these three options are available.

Reservations are required. Reservations and payment are required in advance. Early booking for spring dates is strongly recommended. See below for details on making a reservation.

MAKING A RESERVATION

WHERE DO I START?
A simple step-by-step guide to arranging your trip.

1. Read through this guide to familiarize yourself with the field trip options.
2. Determine what your timeframe is and what you would like to accomplish while you are here. Will you be taking a class, viewing a film, etc.?
3. Call our reservation office at (319) 363-4629 ext. 30 or email [email protected] to reserve the date, arrival time, IMAX® show time, and specified class. Please be prepared to let us know the show/class times and number of students and chaperones attending.
4. Visit our web site at www.sciencestation.org to access museum and film information, and download the current educator’s guide.
5. Within one week, you will receive your confirmation letter. Check it carefully, sign it and return by mail prior to your visit. Be sure to review any additional inserts such as your bus parking map.
6. Make payment arrangements with your school business office in order to assure your payment is received before your arrival date. Make sure to call our reservation office prior to sending your payment to make any necessary changes to your number of guests. All reservations must be paid a minimum of one week before your arrival date to receive your group discount. We are not able to make adjustments the day of your visit.
7. If you are viewing the IMAX® or taking a class first during your visit, you will want to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled time in order to check in. No late seating is taken in the IMAX® theatre and refunds for missed show times are not given. Science Station does not guarantee classes for late arrivals.
8. When you arrive, gather your group in the lobby area. Select one representative from your group to check in with our box office staff. You will be given directions from one of our staff on where to assemble your group and you will receive your tickets and admission passes at this time.
9. Enjoy your visit! Now it’s time to explore, discover, test and create! Make sure all chaperones have reviewed their suggestion sheet on how to get the most out of your experience at Science Station. Most important, have fun while learning!